eosphorite

noun

eos·​pho·​rite

ēˈäsfəˌrīt

plural -s

: a hydrous aluminum manganese phosphate (Mn,Fe)Al(PO₄)(OH)₂.H₂O occurring in prismatic crystals or massive that is generally rose-pink in color

Word History

Etymology

Greek heōsphoros bringer of dawn, morning star (from heōs, ēōs dawn) + English -ite; from its pink color

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